Chapter 71

After handling his work, Emmett found out Clara and Aiden were nowhere to be found.

He scoured the kitchen, living room, and dining room but still, no sign of them.

Just as he was about to hit up Clara on her cell, it dawned on him that it was midday and they could be snoozing. So, he headed towards Clara’s room.

He gingerly pushed open the door to find Clara and Aiden fast asleep.

A small smile crept onto Emmett’s face. He didn’t expect Clara to hit it off with Aiden so quickly.

He had thought that if he ever tied the knot, Aiden would be against it since they were both cut from the same cloth – not the easiest people to get along

with

Sneaking out of the room, he was just about to step out when Sophia called.

“Emmett, it’s nap time for Aiden!”

Clara’s already put him to bed.”

her? Be careful, you know. Aiden’s just a kid. If something’s up, he might not say anything. As a father, you gotta

shot a glance at Clara’s door, “You can stop

be putting up a front. Not saying she’s bad or anything, but I don’t want my

Aiden stay here. So, stop second–guessing everything. Aiden’s doing great here. Sure Clara’s his stepmom, but I’m his

hearing you say

a sound

arms, it was their

so sweet that a just–awake Clara didn’t want to open her eyes!

until Emmett knocked on the door, saying Aiden had a horse

Melendez, I

seem to be getting along well.” Emmett raised an eyebrow, “Aiden seems to be quite taken with

gave an

read between the

seem… well cut out

or not, she was Aiden’s mother, alright?

making you the real

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